FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 23, 2022

Arson Fire Severely Damages Attached Garage

At approximately 21:00 hours on May 22, 2022 the Chilliwack Fire Department was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire located in the 10000 block of Hymar Dr.

40 firefighters responded from Halls 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6, and on arrival, reported seeing heavy fire and black smoke venting from the attached garage of the home. Occupants managed to exit the home. Fire crews called for a 2nd alarm and worked quickly to perform an exterior attack on the fire while securing a water supply to bring the fire under control, limiting damage to the garage, and preventing fire spread to the interior of the house. Two vehicles and an adjacent property also suffered fire and heat damage.

There were no civilian or firefighter injuries.

This fire is under investigation by the Chilliwack Fire Department and RCMP fire investigators.

Filed under: Arson, Chilliwack, fire, Fire Department, investigation, rcmp